Anatomy of the Scalp
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What is the anterior extent of the scalp?

  • The superior nuchal line
  • The eyebrows (correct)
  • The external occipital protuberance
  • The superior temporal lines

Which layer of the scalp contains the blood vessels and nerves?

  • Connective tissue
  • Epicranial aponeurosis
  • Loose connective tissue (correct)
  • Skin

What is the posterior extent of the scalp?

  • The superior temporal lines
  • The skin of the forehead
  • The superior nuchal line and external occipital protuberance (correct)
  • The eyebrows

Which branch of the facial nerve supplies the occipital bellies of the occipitofrontalis muscle?

<p>Posterior auricular branch (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of the facial nerve supplies the frontal bellies of the occipitofrontalis muscle?

<p>Temporal branch (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lateral extent of the scalp?

<p>The superior temporal lines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the vein that forms from the posterior division of the retromandibular vein?

<p>External jugular vein (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve supplies the anterior part of the scalp close to the median plane?

<p>Supratrochlear nerve (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve supplies the posterior 1/2 of the lateral surface of the scalp?

<p>Facial nerve (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve supplies the skin of the lower part of the auricle and the skin opposite the angle of the mandible?

<p>Great auricular nerve (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vein drains into the suboccipital venous plexus?

<p>Occipital vein (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve supplies the anterior 1/2 of the lateral surface of the scalp?

<p>Facial nerve (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many arteries supply the scalp on each side?

<p>5 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artery supplies the anterior part of the scalp?

<p>Supratrochlear artery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artery originates from the external carotid artery and supplies the side of the scalp?

<p>Superficial temporal artery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artery supplies the scalp just behind the ear?

<p>Posterior auricular artery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artery supplies the back of the scalp?

<p>Occipital artery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vein is formed by the union of the supraorbital and supratrochlear veins?

<p>Anterior facial vein (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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